Rescue and Jessica’ authors to present book

Thursday

Sep 13, 2018 at 1:00 PM

The authors of “Rescue & Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship” will present their picture book at 1 p.m. Sept. 16 at Wilson Farm, 10 Pleasant St., Lexington.

Co-authors Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes are a married couple who were both injured during the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013. “Rescue & Jessica” is based on a real-life partnership between a girl and her service dog. They will be joined by the star of the book, Rescue, who was named ASPCA Dog of the Year in 2017.

Kensky and Downes will read the family friendly book aloud and share their story, take questions and sign attendees’ copies. They will discuss the role of service dogs in helping people with physical disabilities and what people and dogs can accomplish together.